Archibald
AR-chih-bald
Boy · German
Meaning: Truly bold, genuinely brave
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Melisande
Girl · German · Long name
- Meaning
- Strength, brave, strong in battle
- Pronunciation
- mel-ih-SAHND
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From Germanic 'amal' and Old French; a form of Amalia meaning strong.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, Old French, English
Commonly used in: France, United States, Germany
Alternate spellings
MelisendeOld French
Old French form.
Cultural associations
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Melisende
c. 1105–1161
Queen of Jerusalem, a powerful ruler of the Crusader state.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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